Angela Couto graduated in 2008 with a diploma in Dental Hygiene from the University of Dentistry in Lisbon, Portugal. Currently serving as an Education Manager for Curaden, Angela has extensive experience in Public Health Programs in Portugal, she was also an instructor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Portalegre Health School. She also worked in private practice in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Portugal. Angela also has volunteering experience educating low-income areas about proper oral health across the globe.

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Javier Rojas gained his DDS in 2009 in San Sebastian University (Chile), he also accomplished a Specialization in Periodontology in 2011 (Chile), a Master of Science in 2015 (Chile), as well as a Fellowship in Implantology (2017). He is visiting professor of UNAB and MSc thesis advisor in Public Health of U. Mayor in Chile. Javier has been involved in the development of Public Health Guidelines in Oral Hygiene with the Chilean Health Ministry.

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Suncica Ilija joined Curaden AG in July 2019 as professional education manager and was promoted to the Head of Academy in the beginning of 2023. She is general dentist, graduated at Faculty of Dentistry, University of Belgrade. In her carrier she’s been combining dentistry and education. Parallel with the studies Suncica worked as soft skill trainer certified by NDI, and following graduation she spent a decade as educational consultant responsible for managing educational programs in the private and public sector. In the last several years, before joining Curaden AG, she worked in private dental practice in Switzerland - focusing on preventive dentistry and prophylaxis, where she had opportunity to implement iTOP in her daily work with the patients. Suncica speaks English and German language.

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Education as BSc in Business Administration (Betriebsökonom FH) at the SIB in Zurich and MAS in Sportmanagement at the Swiss Sport Management Center in Fribourg. Working experience from 1997-2000 as Financial Controller at Metro International Handels AG in Baar and from 2000-2017 as Senior Manager Technical Study Group at FIFA in Zurich.

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Ahmed Tariq is a dentist by profession and currently serves as the Education Manager for Curaden Academy in Kriens, Switzerland. He earned his Executive MBA from the University of Zurich, specializing in General Management, Digital Transformation, and Negotiations.

With extensive experience across diverse fields, Ahmed combines leadership, education, and strategic planning expertise. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in product development and fostering strong international partnerships. His work has included navigating complex global markets and delivering impactful solutions.

Ahmed is passionate about advancing education through strategic initiatives and innovation. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence, effective leadership, and fostering meaningful collaborations on a global scale.

Barbara Olejárová graduated in 2022 with a Doctor of Medicine (MUDr) degree from Slovak Medical University in Bratislava, Slovakia. Currently working as a Professional Education Manager for Curaden Academy, Barbara has extensive experience in creating and delivering educational programs on oral health. She was also an iTOP Instructor in Slovakia, focusing on oral prophylaxis. Prior to her current role, Barbara served as a Project Manager for Dental Alarm, where she led a team educating students in dentistry, general medicine, and pharmacy. Additionally, she worked as a Dental Alarm Instructor, teaching oral care and brushing techniques.

Amedah Soh is a graduate in dental hygiene and therapy, has over five years of experience as an Oral Health Therapist. She now leads as Education Manager at Curaden for the Asia-Pacific region. Passionate about advancing oral health education, Amedah is committed to team leadership and continuous improvement in the dental sector.

As an adjunct teaching associate at Nanyang Polytechnic, she helps shape future oral health therapists, drawing on her expertise in coaching, clinic management, and service delivery. Amedah also practices clinically one day a week, serves on the Special Care Dentistry Association Singapore committee, and is a member of the Association for Oral Health Therapists (Singapore).